Computer Systems Analyst

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As one of the professions set forth by NAFTA, computer systems analyst who are citizens of Mexico or Canada may be eligible for TN status. Below are several sources that clarify the responsiblities of an computer systems analyst. TN status is not necessarily granted to an computer systems analyst as minimum educational requirements may apply. List of TN Professions and Minimum education requirements.

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network

Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs..

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

CODE: 033.167-010
TITLE(s): COMPUTER SYSTEMS HARDWARE ANALYST (profess. & kin.) alternate titles: computer systems

engineer; information processing engineer; methods analyst, data processing Analyzes data processing requirements to plan data processing system that will provide system capabilities required for projected work loads, and plans layout and installation of new system or modification of existing system: Confers with data processing and project managers to obtain information on limitations and capabilities of existing system and capabilities required for data processing projects and projected work load. Evaluates factors such as number of departments serviced by data processing equipment, reporting formats required, volume of transactions, time requirements and cost constraints, and need for security and access restrictions to determine hardware configurations. Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan layout for type of computers and peripheral equipment, or modifications to existing equipment and system, that will provide capability for proposed project or work load, efficient operation, and effective use of allotted space. May enter data into computer terminal to store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. May specify power supply requirements and configuration. May recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation. May specialize in one area of system application or in one type or make of equipment. May train users to use new or modified equipment. May monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.